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Scottsdale Super Season
Scenic shot locations and story ideas
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Old Town Scottsdale
From the newly-renovated Civic Center to Scottsdale Fashion
Square, Old Town Scottsdale offers some of the finest dining,
specialty retail and art galleries in the southwest!
Scottsdale Civic Center
3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Downtown Scottsdale's Civic Center area wouldn't be the
place it is today without the involvement of civic-minded
citizens and a famous architect named Benny Gonzales.
Scottsdale Historian Leonard Marcisz shares a glimpse into
the past in this Scottsdale history video.
Scottsdale recently unveiled the first phase of its most
recent improvements. The western two-thirds of the project
opened in January 2023, including the West Paseo from Old
Town Scottsdale, West Bowl, 360 Stage, Civic Lawn and
Marshall Gardens. The remainder of the project is expected
to be complete in late March 2023.
The area is home to Robert Indiana’s famous LOVE
sculpture, and other popular public art pieces.
ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Civic Center”
Contact: Erin Walsh, communications supervisor
480-312-2355
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E. Camelback Road
Visit this top shopping destination with more than 240
specialty stores and restaurants, including the region’s only
locations for many high-end designer labels.
Retailers include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard's,
Macy's and Apple and dine at Nobu, Ocean 44, Francine,
Toca Madera and Zinque.
FashionSquare.com
Contact: Melanie Sutton
Senior Marketing Manager
480-945-5495
Melanie.Sutton@Macerich.com
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E. Osborn Road The original stadium was built in 1956, and it served as the former Cactus
League home of the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs,
Oakland A’s and now the San Francisco Giants. Construction began in April
1991 and the new Scottsdale Stadium opened its doors for Spring Training
March 12, 1992.
The facilities were renovated in 2005 to include a new team store,
expanded clubhouse, baseball training and treatment room, batting tunnel,
centerfield entrance, Charro Pavilion, and one and a half practice fields to
the east of the stadium.
Nestled in the heart of historic Old Town Scottsdale and surrounded by art
galleries, restaurants and boutique shops, the Stadium has become the
home of not only the San Francisco Giants and the MLB Arizona Fall
League, but also numerous special events, festivals, concerts and parties.
The Stadium is adorned with turn-of-the-century lamps, framed antique
baseball gloves and sidewalk bricks in the shape of home plate. Watch:
Scottsdale and Baseball
ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Scottsdale Stadium”
Contact: Ann Porter, communications supervisor
480-312-2357
Legends, All Stars and Rogues
The Rich Legacy of Scottsdale Spring Training
Civic Center Library - 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Yes, there’s a big football game in town Feb. 12. But the Valley of the Sun is
also famous for another national pastime – baseball. And no community has
a richer, more diverse spring training history than Scottsdale.
A new exhibit at Scottsdale’s Civic Center Library takes visitors this winter
on a whimsical and thought-provoking journey through more than six
decades of Scottsdale Stadium and its home city.
Rare Artifacts, memorabilia and vignettes will transform fans back to the
launch of Scottsdale spring training when a rookie (and future Hall of Famer)
named Brooks Robinson was trying to earn a job with the Baltimore Orioles.
In total, five Major League franchises have trained in Scottsdale, featuring
some of the most memorable teams, players and characters to ever grace
the game.
You’ll enjoy memorabilia, period uniforms, photos and stories from each of
those eras in the library exhibit, which is produced by the non-profit group
Arizona Baseball Legacy and Experience and sponsored by the city of
Scottsdale.
Contact: Mike Phillips, 480-220-4008
ABLEAZ.org
Porter’s Western Saloon
3944 N. Brown Ave. Meet General, the horse who stands tall keeping watch
over Porter’s Western Saloon on Brown Avenue. This
stately stud keeps history alive here in Old Town
Scottsdale. However, this is not the General’s first
rodeo; from 1949-2015 he stood watch and welcomed
visitors to Porter’s Western Wear, once housed in this
charming historic space. But way before General’s
time, this two-story brick building served as
Scottsdale’s Post Office from 1929-1949.
Porter’s Western Saloon is fun, engaging and
welcoming from the moment you enter the cozy space.
PortersWesternSaloon.com
Contact: Grey Halpin, owner
greyhalpin@yahoo.com
480-946-0354
Coach House
7011 E. Indian School Road The Coach House has thrived in Old Town Scottsdale
since it opened in 1959. It’s the oldest tavern still
standing in town and is owned by the founding family
to this day. Lots of regulars return across generations,
to celebrate special events or just cut the Arizona dust
with family and make new friends.
It’s lit up 24/7 like the picture shows.
CoachHouseScottsdale.com
Contact: Chelsea Hassler
chelsea@coachhousescottsdale.com
480-760-3529
Cavalliere Blacksmith Shop
3805 N. Brown Ave.
Cavalliere's Blacksmith Shop looks a lot like it did when
George Cavalliere opened it in 1909. Although the business
is permanently closed, you can still visit this historic site and
peer into the past. Read more.
This would make a great background for live shoots.
Rusty Spur
7245 E. Main Street
Scottsdale’s last cowboy saloon. Registered as a
historic landmark, it was previously the Farmers Bank
of Scottsdale between 1921 and 1931. Then closed
during the Depression. The old bank vault is still there
but holds liquor instead of money.
RustySpurSaloon.com
Contact: Ali Dugaw, Joy Media
joymediarelations@gmail.com
520-256-4823It’s That Hot mural
7150 E. 6th Ave.
This colorful mural is a hot spot for any tourists visiting
Scottsdale. Located on the right wall of the restaurant bar
Geisha A Go Go at 7150 E. 6th Ave.Public Art See the full list of Scottsdale Public Art
One-Eyed Jack
7408 E. Osborn Road (Old Town)
Standing 26 feet high, One-Eyed Jack is a painted steel
jackrabbit sculpture by Tempe-based artist John Randall
Nelson. The 20,000-pound sculpture stands on the corner of
Marshall Way and Indian School Road, welcoming residents
and visitors to the art galleries, shops and restaurants in Old
Town Scottsdale’s Arts District.
Read more.
Contact: Wendy Raisanen
Curator of Exhibitions and Collections
wendyr@scottsdalearts.org
480-874-4679Bronze Horse Fountain
7042 E. Indian School Road (Old Town)
Artist and gallery owner Bob Parks donated this fountain in
1989 with the intent to attract visitors to the 5th Avenue
shops and galleries. The five champion Arabian horses
rearing from the fountain were modeled after horse breeder
Tom Chauncey’s award-winning Arabians. Each horse’s
name is at the base of the sculpture. The horses have links
to the Arabians of the Stillman, Wrigley and McCormick
families. Since the 1950s, Scottsdale has been central to
Arabian horse breeding in America. Today the fountain is
one of the most photographed landmarks in Scottsdale.
Read more.
Contact: Wendy Raisanen
Curator of Exhibitions and Collections
wendyr@scottsdalearts.org
480-874-4679LOVE
3806 N. Drinkwater Blvd. (Old Town)
Conceived in a time when the United States was consumed by
the Vietnam War, LOVE (1969–1999) became a symbol for peace.
This famous sculpture by the late Robert Indiana (1928–2018) is
one of the most celebrated works within the pop art movement
and the art world as a whole.
Purchased through the Scottsdale Public Art Program with in-
kind support from Pascal and Sylvie de Sarthe, of Scottsdale,
and Simon and Gilian Salama-Caro, of New York, LOVE measures
144 x 144 x 72 inches and is made of poly-chromed red and blue
aluminum, weighing 3,800 pounds.
Read more.
Contact: Wendy Raisanen
Curator of Exhibitions and Collections
wendyr@scottsdalearts.org
480-874-4679Jack Knife
7077 E. Main St. (Old Town)
Ed Mell is one of Arizona’s premier artists. Jack Knife was
his first large-scale sculpture. The bronze stands over eight
feet high on its base and is modeled after Scottsdale’s
official city seal, a rider astride a bucking horse.
Contact: Wendy Raisanen
Curator of Exhibitions and Collections
wendyr@scottsdalearts.org
480-874-4679Knight Rise
7373 E. 2nd St. (Old Town)
Internationally acclaimed artist James Turrell has been
creating skyspaces since 1975. Knight Rise, located in the
Nancy and Art Schwalm Sculpture Garden at the Scottsdale
Museum of Contemporary Art, is one of only 14 skyspaces
open to the public in the United States.
Contact: Wendy Raisanen
Curator of Exhibitions and Collections
wendyr@scottsdalearts.org
480-874-4679The Doors and Sound Passage
7373 E. 2nd St. (Old Town) Made of Ipe (Brazilian hardwood), mirror polished stainless
steel, L.E.D. lights, and thousands of hand forged stainless
steel rivets and strapping, The Doors was commissioned by
Starwood Capital Group, LLD, Golub & Company and IDM
Properties in cooperation with the Scottsdale Public Art
Program and gifted to the City of Scottsdale upon its
dedication.
What would one see and feel if you were able to stand inside
a kaleidoscope? Pedestrians venturing inside this
kaleidoscopic sculpture find multiple reflections of
themselves and an oculus that creates the optical illusion of
a geodesic dome overhead. The polished metal surfaces
fracture and mirror back interior inhabitants and the light
reflected from the sky. At night, countless points of light
surround the viewer.
Contact: Wendy Raisanen
Curator of Exhibitions and Collections
wendyr@scottsdalearts.org
480-874-4679Impulsion
16601 N. Pima Road (North Scottsdale)
Impulsion reflects Arizona artist Jeff Zischke’s desire to
create an iconic sculpture that serves as a grand entry to
the renovated equidome and North Hall at WestWorld while
projecting the excitement of explosive movement in equine
form. The form is an amalgamation of several breeds and
signifies the power, nobility and beauty of the entire
species.
The sculpture is made of stainless-steel square tubing for
durability and low maintenance. The reflective quality of
this material adds luster while the construction makes the
tubing appear to float in formation. Lighting through
controlled LEDs flush mounted to the pavers is an integral
part of the sculpture’s night presence. The overall
dimensions of this monumental sculpture are: 20’-24’ tall,
35’-40’ wide, and 10’-12’ deep.
Contact: Wendy Raisanen
Curator of Exhibitions and Collections
wendyr@scottsdalearts.org
480-874-4679Western Week
Old Town Scottsdale transforms into an authentic Old West
experience for the entire family. Connect with Old Town's
history through Western and Native American festivals,
ArtWalks, the Hashknife Pony Express and the Parada del Sol.
Western Week runs Jan. 28-Feb. 5.Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Celebration
Parade - 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4; Trails End Festival - noon-4 p.m., Old Town
A celebration of the city’s past, present and future, the Parada
del Sol boasts more than 100 entries including colorful floats,
mounted horse-riders, horse-drawn carriages, marching bands,
wagons and stagecoaches representing many cultures from
Mexican to Native American to Arabian to Western.
At the culmination of the parade, the Historic Old Town District
becomes the setting for a Western-style block party with a kids’
area, pony rides, food and merchandise vendors and multiple
stages with live entertainment from today’s popular bands to
traditional performers.
Traffic restrictions will be in place. View the route map.
Additional photos
Contact: Jackie Contaldo
jcontaldo@ScottsdaleAZ.gov
480-312-2459Arizona Indian Festival
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5,
Scottsdale Civic Center
The Arizona Indian Festival provides awareness of Arizona’s
indigenous communities by creating an inclusive inter-tribal event
celebrating culture, traditional arts, crafts and foods, as well as
innovations and trends in cultural tourism experiences in Arizona.
**Special display: On Saturday, February 4, 2023, and Sunday, February
5, 2023, the Arizona American Indian Tourism Association (AAITA), is
delighted to display “The Little Sister Rug,” a rare and one-of-a-kind
Chilchinbeto Rug and its accompanying Big Sister Rug Documentary
at the Arizona Indian Festival 2023. The Little Sister Rug will be
displayed in the lobby of The Scottsdale Performing Arts Center as a
unique Native art piece for the Arizona Indian Festival. The Little Sister
Rug created by the Chilchenbeto weavers is on loan from the Navajo
Nation’s Chilchinbeto Chapter and measures 20’ in height and 25’ in
width. The Chilchinbeto community has raised funds for a museum in
their community in which the Chilchinbeto rugs will be retired. This
may be the last time we publicly display the rug in Scottsdale at the
festival. Read more here.
Contact: Jeffrey Lazos Ferns. AAITA Communications
ferns_jeffrey@yahoo.com
602-299-9576Arts & Culture Scenic shot locations and stories
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
3830 N. Marshall Way (Old Town)
Experience the unique story of the Greater Western region,
illuminating the past, at this highly rated TripAdvisor
attraction just steps away from Old Town Scottsdale. Set in
a stunning, 43,000-square-foot contemporary building, the
museum features historic cowboy gear, Hopi pottery
masterworks, Western art, historic posters starring silver
screen cowboys and Indians—and much more. This
Smithsonian Affiliate institution was named the nation’s
“Best Western Museum” twice by the editors of True West
magazine.
ScottsdaleMuseumWest.org
Contact: 480-686-9539, ext. 219
Marketing@WesternSpirit.orgSMOCA (Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art)
7374 E. 2nd Street (Old Town)
Located in Scottsdale's popular Old Town district, the
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) features the
most compelling modern and contemporary art, architecture and
design from around the globe. Designed by award-winning
architect Will Bruder, SMoCA's minimalist building (an ingenious
renovation of a former movie theater) includes a public art piece
“Knight Rise” by the acclaimed artist James Turrell (one of only a
handful in the world), where visitors can experience the ever-
changing light of the desert sky.
SMoCA also presents a wide variety of changing exhibitions,
educational programs, docent-led tours and special events for
adults and families.
smoca.org
Contact: 480-874-4626
BrianP@ScottsdaleArts.orgLighthouse Art Space at the Galleria
4301 N. Scottsdale Road (Old Town)
Step into the imagination of one of the world’s most beloved
artists at the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, happening now
through May, at the Lighthouse Art Space at the Galleria in
Scottsdale. Selling more than 5 million tickets nationwide,
this exhibit has become a social media phenomenon. Be
immersed in 600,000 cubic feet of stunning projections
animating the artist’s work in breathtaking detail. The
installation includes the Mangeurs de pommes de terre (The
Potato Eaters, 1885), the Nuit étoilée (Starry Night, 1889),
Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), and La Chambre à
coucher (The Bedroom, 1889).
LighthouseArtSpace.comScottsdale Artists’ School
3720 N. Marshall Way (Old Town)
Housed in one of the oldest buildings in Scottsdale, dating
back to 1928, the Scottsdale Artists’ School features more
than 150 diverse programs taught annually and lead by
working, professional artists who travel from all over the
country. The school has six fully equipped studios and
attracts more than 3,500 students and visitors each year.
With a variety of programs and workshops offered
throughout the week, as well as open studio spaces to spark
your creative drive, there’s something for everyone to enjoy
at the school.
ScottsdaleArtSchool.org
Contact: Gabrielle Rewis, 480-990-1422
Director of Marketing & CommunicationsTaliesin West
12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. (North Scottsdale)
Visit the Scottsdale home and desert laboratory of
architectural legend Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin West is
the city’s only National Historic Landmark, as well as an
UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s also one of the best
surviving examples of Wright’s organic architecture, with
structures built out of the rocks and sand of the Sonoran
Desert, melding into the lower McDowell Mountains, on 491
acres of pristine desert. Experience the magic Wright found
in the Valley, as you soak in the breathtaking views from this
remarkable site. A variety of tours, exhibitions and special
events are available throughout the year.
FrankLloydWright.org
Contact: Adrian Lilly
alilly@franklloydwright.orgScottsdale Rodeo Museum
3806 N. Brown Ave. (Old Town)
See a collection of priceless artifacts from Arizona's rodeo
history.
The museum boasts rodeo artifacts going back to the 1950s,
including saddles ridden by famous rodeo champions like
Jake Barnes. Inside you will also see bull ropes, saddles,
photographs and original Parada Del Sol posters of artwork
by Kenneth M. Freeman.
scottsdalerodeomuseum.com
Contact: 480-990-3179Stallion Stampede - Super Bowl LVII Stallions
Throughout Old Town Scottsdale
Super Bowl LVII Stallions have made their way to Old Town
Scottsdale and will be on display for the public to see and
take photos of until March 2023. On April 15, the Stampede
Gala Auction at Royal Arabians will take place; the stallions
will be auctioned off, and the proceeds will be given to
select charities.
Contact: Charlie Kester, Scottsdale Rotary
horsetradercharlie@gmail.comOutdoor Fun Scenic shot locations and stories
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
(North Scottsdale)
The Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a large,
permanently protected, sustainable desert habitat that
includes an interconnected network of non-motorized,
multi-use trails (hike/bike/horse) accessed from multiple
trailhead locations.
The Preserve is open everyday, sunrise to sunset, free of
charge.
7 Great Scottsdale Hiking Trails
Contact: Scott Hamilton
480-312-7722Golf
23 courses in northern Scottsdale use reclaimed water – including TPC Scottsdale. This allows
Scottsdale to increase its water savings and build long-term water sustainability, even as the golf
courses stay green.
Boulders Golf Club 480-488-9028
34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive
Massive granite boulder formations grace the landscape,
melding architecture with nature, creating an ideal
backdrop.
TPC Scottsdale 480-585-4334
17020 N. Hayden Road
Home of the WM Phoenix Open.
Troon North Golf Club 480-585-7700
10320 E Dynamite Blvd.
Troon North Golf Club stands as a hallmark of the
Scottsdale desert golf experience with two 18-hole courses
stretching through the natural ravines and foothills in the
shadows of Pinnacle Peak.Dining
Experience the genius of the Valley’s top chefs.
Scottsdale is widely known as Arizona’s premier culinary destination. The city is
home to more than 800 restaurants, offering every variety of popular cuisine at all
price ranges, but what sets it apart from neighboring cities is the number of award-
winning and world-renowned chefs who drive Scottsdale’s culinary legacy into the
21st century.
Here are some local favorites who have reached celebrity status in recent years.Scott Conant – The Americano
17797 N. Scottsdale Road (North Scottsdale)
You may recognize Scott Conant from his many
appearances on the Food Network. Conant’s Arizona
restaurants, the Americano and Mora Italian, have been
judged on Chopped and Chopped After Hours, and have
been featured on the shows Chopped Sweets, Best Baker in
America and Beat Bobby Flay. At the Americano, Conant has
created an Italian dining experience that is both cutting
edge and approachable. Enjoy prime and American Wagyu
beef, house-made pastas and Mediterranean seafood, along
with creative cocktails, in a cozy dining room that overlooks
an open kitchen. See a true master work and taste
something new at The Americano.
TheAmericanoRestaurant.com
Contact: 480-573-0001Lee Hillson – T. Cook’s
5200 E. Camelback Road (Near Old Town)
With hand-selected ingredients prepared in simple, yet
luxurious dishes, Lee Hillson sets the tone for this
Mediterranean dining experience at the Royal Palms Resort
and Spa. Hillson, a James Beard House featured chef, was
also a 2008 competitor in the Food Network’s Iron Chef and
has been at the helm of several of the Valley’s outstanding
restaurants. T. Cook’s is open for brunch and dinner with
gorgeous patio views of the Royal Palms’ lush landscape
and Camelback Mountain.
RoyalPalmsHotel.com/TCooks
Contact: 602-808-0766Branden Levine – Sel
7044 E. Main Street (Old Town)
The same year he appeared on the Food Network’s Beat
Bobby Flay, Branden Levine opened Sel, one of Old Town’s
most enchanting fine dining restaurants. Sel specializes in
contemporary American cuisine. Order the four-course prix-
fixe menu to experience Levine’s exquisite pairing of flavors
and textures. The menu changes often, but you can always
expect seasonal and fresh ingredients crafted to perfection,
great cocktails, a substantial wine list and plenty of a la
carte options. Stop by for Sunday brunch and enjoy music
from a live DJ.
SelRestaurant.com
Contact: 480-949-6296Beau MacMillan – CALA Scottsdale
7501 E. Camelback Road (Old Town)
Celebrity chef Beau MacMillan has been a fixture in Valley
kitchens for a quarter-century. He’s made appearances on
Iron Chef America, Beat Bobby Flay (which he
did), Worst Cooks in America and as a judge on Guy’s
Grocery Games. CALA is MacMillian’s latest venture — a
coastal Mediterranean-inspired restaurant at the Senna
House Hotel in Old Town. CALA has quickly become one of
the most popular restaurants in the city, attracting attention
from around the nation. This earth-toned restaurant has a
beachy, casual vibe and the people watching can’t be beat.
CALAscottsdale.com
Contact: 480-949-6296
info@calascottsdale.comCharleen Badman – FnB
7125 E. 5th Ave. Suite 31 (Old Town)
Adding to a long list of awards across her prolific career,
Chef Charleen Badman was named the 2019 Best Chef
Southwest by The James Beard Foundation. FnB is her
brainchild Gastropub in Old Town, offering refined, farm-to-
table New American fare. The restaurant was once called
“the epicenter of creative Arizona cuisine” by Food & Wine
Magazine, and it was named "Best New Restaurant" by
nearly every major publication in the Phoenix metro area
upon its debut in 2009. The restaurant also earned national
recognition for curating the first Arizona-only wine program,
perfectly complimenting Charleen’s thoughtful, locally
inspired cooking. FnB is tucked away in the charming and
historic Craftsman Court, a Mid-Century Modern gem in the
heart of the Fifth Avenue shopping district.
FnBrestaurant.com
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